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Official Government Regulations Document Page

This document is an official government regulations document page from regulations.gov. It serves as a portal for accessing various federal agency regulations. No specific regulatory changes or deadlines are detailed within this page itself.

Proposed Rule: Sweet Cherry Handling Regulations in Washington

The USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service has proposed a rule to update handling regulations for sweet cherries grown in Washington. The changes, recommended by the Washington Cherry Marketing Committee, include increasing minimum size requirements and revising row count/size designations.

USDA terminates paper packaging promotion program rule

The USDA has issued a final rule terminating the Federal research and promotion program for paper and paper-based packaging. This action is a result of a majority of manufacturers and importers favoring termination in a recent referendum. The rule removes the associated order from the Code of Federal Regulations.

Avocado Maturity Requirements Updated for South Florida and Imports

The USDA has issued a final rule amending marketing order requirements for avocados grown in South Florida. This change allows certain sizes and weights of the Beta avocado variety to be shipped earlier, impacting both domestic producers and imports.

Christmas Tree Promotion Order Amendments

The USDA has issued a final rule amending the Christmas Tree Promotion, Research, and Information Order. Key changes include renaming the board, increasing the administrative expenses cap, allowing refunds for unsold imported trees, and extending the record-keeping period. The rule is effective April 8, 2026.

Avocados: South Florida and Imported Maturity Requirements Changed

The Agricultural Marketing Service has issued a final rule amending the maturity requirements for avocados grown in South Florida and imported avocados. This change is intended to ensure product quality and consistency for consumers.

Christmas Tree Promotion, Research, and Information Order

The Agricultural Marketing Service has issued a final rule establishing the Christmas Tree Promotion, Research, and Information Order. This order mandates assessments on Christmas tree producers and importers to fund promotion and research activities.

Popcorn Promotion Order Updates Increase Assessment Rate

The Agricultural Marketing Service has updated the Popcorn Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Order. This rule increases the mandatory assessment rate for popcorn handlers, which will fund promotion, research, and consumer information activities.

Amendment to Oklahoma's Central Filing System Certification

The Agricultural Marketing Service has issued a notice regarding an amendment to the certification of Oklahoma's central filing system. This notice is effective March 16, 2026.

Tart Cherries Referendum Continuance

The Agricultural Marketing Service has issued a notice regarding a continuance referendum for tart cherry growers and processors in Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin. The referendum will be conducted from March 30 through April 20, 2026.